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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,167.26, 14,030.55 and 5,690.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,167.26, 14,030.55 and 5,690.66 is: 7,852.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,167.26 : 14,030.55 = 5,690.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,167.26/14,030.55 = 5,690.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,167.26x = 14,030.55 × 5,690.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,167.26x = 79,843,019.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,843,019.51/10,167.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,852.96

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